andare in fumo
/anˈdaːre in ˈfuːmo/verb phrase★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to go up in smoke, to be wasted or lost
Tutti i suoi sforzi sono andati in fumo.
All his efforts went up in smoke.
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This idiom is used to describe a situation where something or someone is being wasted or lost, often due to a lack of control or a mistake.
Related Phrases
andare a fuocoidiom
to catch fire
💡Pro Tip
Usage tip
Be careful not to confuse this idiom with 'andare a fuoco', which means 'to catch fire'.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese